I think this one is the most delicious chicken wings I made so far. Made with Bulgogi Marinade. It is a Korean Sauce so if you are interested, head out to an Asian Market!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Spring is on its way!
My dear friend and I have been exchanging text messages for the last hours by now and at one point we talked about how we are so excited for the weather to get warmer. She told me 5 weeks more to go and its officially Spring! No wonder I've itching to buy decorations that are Spring related.
Last Sunday, my boys and I went to get some groceries at the Asian Market. After that, hubby wanted to swing by Microcenter which is just in the same vicinity. Since its just a walking distance we figured it would be a hassle to take the little man in and out of the stroller and the car seat. So I strolled him down and i don't know what happened but I instantly went inside Marshall's. I have been to Marshall's once before and I vaguely remember what is it like.
Well, I spent a good number of hours browsing around, nothing caught my eye until I went to the Home Goods section. I found cheap clear vase which looked exactly like the one's I saw at Pottery Barns website. I've been wanting to purchase those vases to put on my fireplace mantle. I also got artificial lemon in a box to fill the vases in.
This Wrought Iron Bicycle really caught my big eyes! It was standing all alone mixed-in with Kitchen Decors. The price was only $7.99 and no defects of whatsoever. Sold! I can see it standing in the corner of my kitchen sink, I can fill the baskets with artificial fruits or veggies or it can stay in the great room with potted plants! Oh and I also bought 2 Philippine made decorations, one is a coconut leaf stick gathered together and is tied with twine to make it stand on their own. How awesome! Now I really can't wait for Spring!
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Awaken from a Long Hiatus
Hello blog world! Whew! I can't believe it has been a long time since I blogged. The last time I was almost due for my baby boy. Life has been great. He is in fact close to being a 2 year old now. His name is Liam and has been a wonderful little bundle of joy. I've been enjoying motherhood. I can't thank enough to our Almighty God for being so kind and generous, we've been blessed abundantly. A lot of changes in our little family but everyone seems to be adjusting perfectly.
I wish to be more frequent with my blogging and for now, this is just the beginning. I have a lot to share, so stay tune!
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Nesting in full swing!
Ahhh! Hot shower felt so good! My body is aching from cleaning the house for 7 non-stop hours. I started at 12noon, I thought I would be able to finish it in 3 hours. But I decided to wipe anything that has not been touched for the last x months. The kitchen has slowed me down a lot. It's sticky and full of clutters in there, name it u can see it. Aggghhh! It was 7PM and I don't think I still have the energy to cook for dinner. Good thing JJ agreed to pick up my favorite chicken quesadilla at Taco Bell. I swear I can eat that anytime, anywhere. It's good esp. if you put the fire sauce in it and toast it for 3 minutes. OMGosh, the crunchiness! Anyways, tomorrow I still have about 5% of cleaning that needs to be done in the kitchen and the restroom close to it. Maybe clean up those nasty extra chairs that's been sitting in the garage for a long time. I will need it for the baby shower this saturday. Yayyy, Jenny is so kind enough to host it for me and Lyn will be making the entrees.
I also need to do my list of groceries. I should be able to pick them up tomorrow night and by thursday, maybe I can prepare an appetizer or two and my new Edible Birds Nest Candy. It looks so freaking cute, I can't wait to try it. By Friday, I will have my 2nd weekly doctor's visit. Let's see if my cervix is already dilated. After that, I need to pick up the sugar cookies that I pre-ordered. I hope they looked cute :) I can't wait.
I also need to do my list of groceries. I should be able to pick them up tomorrow night and by thursday, maybe I can prepare an appetizer or two and my new Edible Birds Nest Candy. It looks so freaking cute, I can't wait to try it. By Friday, I will have my 2nd weekly doctor's visit. Let's see if my cervix is already dilated. After that, I need to pick up the sugar cookies that I pre-ordered. I hope they looked cute :) I can't wait.
Friday, August 28, 2009
11th Visit to an Obgyne
I just got home from my first weekly visit to my doc. Everything looks good! Baby is moving normal, heartbeat is at the usual 150 bpm and my bp and weight is just right. I was so scared that she will do a cervix exam and see if I am already dialated. But I guess not on this visit, she said next time! Yay, my doc was also preggo and she is due a day earlier than me, but she has huge frame, you can't really tell that she is preggo, she just looked chubby which is nice! But me? JJ said I looked like I have a back pack worn in the front, it really is weird looking. Baby is a lot heavier, and I think he is dropping down a little bit. You'd be surprised to see how hard my tummy can get if he decides to get naughty inside :) I can feel a little bit of kick here and there, but no more somersaults just because he is already snag inside. On the good side, I don't have swelling on my legs, arms and fingers and face, just yet. I can still perfectly wear my rings, which is goooood :)
Tomorrow, the little one is considered full term at 37 weeks! Yeahooo! That means, just in case he decides to come early, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my due date is still three weeks away. But I think we kinda agree that he should just wait until the day he is supposed to come. Because for one, Jen (Momma's good friend) is going to host a baby shower for her this Saturday (Sept. 5th). It's going to be very exciting, I hope. I am so glad that she insisted that we should do this, even if I told her that visiting me at the hospital would be enough for me. Well, I guess it would be nice to spend some time with good friends before baby comes.
I still have a lot of cleaning that needs to be done as well. I know I am running out of time, but I am hoping I could do at least a few important stuff. The nursery room is actually 98% ready now. The wall appliques are up. The only thing that we could not put at this time was the musical mobile. The crib mount does not fit on the crib that we have. We looked at mounting it on the wall but JJ don't like the idea of putting holes on the wall for something that we only use for 5-6 months. Plus the upper arm is not long enough for a wall mounting configuration. So at this point, I don't know what's JJ's plan is.
I have also semi packed my hospital bag. I included some changing clothes for JJ. LO's stuff are ready but I am not sure yet if I have to wash the bag that I am going to use as a diaper bag or not. I should probably will but will see.
Most of all, we have already picked a name for LO. But, we won't be telling anyone until he is here, yay!. So hang on tight!
Tomorrow, the little one is considered full term at 37 weeks! Yeahooo! That means, just in case he decides to come early, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my due date is still three weeks away. But I think we kinda agree that he should just wait until the day he is supposed to come. Because for one, Jen (Momma's good friend) is going to host a baby shower for her this Saturday (Sept. 5th). It's going to be very exciting, I hope. I am so glad that she insisted that we should do this, even if I told her that visiting me at the hospital would be enough for me. Well, I guess it would be nice to spend some time with good friends before baby comes.
I still have a lot of cleaning that needs to be done as well. I know I am running out of time, but I am hoping I could do at least a few important stuff. The nursery room is actually 98% ready now. The wall appliques are up. The only thing that we could not put at this time was the musical mobile. The crib mount does not fit on the crib that we have. We looked at mounting it on the wall but JJ don't like the idea of putting holes on the wall for something that we only use for 5-6 months. Plus the upper arm is not long enough for a wall mounting configuration. So at this point, I don't know what's JJ's plan is.
I have also semi packed my hospital bag. I included some changing clothes for JJ. LO's stuff are ready but I am not sure yet if I have to wash the bag that I am going to use as a diaper bag or not. I should probably will but will see.
Most of all, we have already picked a name for LO. But, we won't be telling anyone until he is here, yay!. So hang on tight!
Watching Journey Live in Concert at Schottenstein Center
Omgosh! I still have the Journey fever in me up until now. What can I say, I'm such a huge fan of their songs, AND most especially now that Arnel P. was the lead vocals. I can't thank JJ enough for getting the tickets. He never miss to surprise me with things that really matter's to me and it always melts my heart knowing thoughtful he can be. Actually, I've been dying to see them in concert. They were at Cincinnati last year of September but we missed it. JJ did not liked the idea of driving down their and going back home tired and sleepy. So when I saw their schedules for this year and found out they will come here in Columbus, I got soooo excited only to be told that its going to be dangerous at 36 weeks of my pregnancy. I still wanted to insist but at the same time, what if something happens, you know I don't want to make a scene out there. So, I accepted it....I will never be able to see Journey live...I just have to content myself watching them at freakin' youtube.BUT, yeahoooo! yeah....we made it! Getting in and out of the Arena was super fast, it was painless. There was never any chaos like pushing and shoving in even if the place is considered to be a little bit smaller than Nationwide Arena. So how was it??? OMGosh! It was super cool, I love how much energy Arnel P puts into the group. He was jumping here and there, and tossing and flipping' the microphone. He makes the concert so alive. His voice is soooo amazing, I could play their songs over and over and I won't get tired of listening to it. Yeah, that's how crazy I am....Journey, I'm forever yours...Faithfully! Yihahhh!
10th visit with an Obgyne
On this visit, i had to do the Group B strep culture test which is normally, harmless to healthy adults but it can be dangerous to baby during birth. It was a quick test which I have to do myself using a swab to the vaginal and rectal area. If not treated this can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or a blood infection to the baby.
I am weighing at 135 lbs. by now, blood pressure is perfectly fine and baby's heart rate is maintained at 150 bpm. My obgyne guessed that baby will be 7-8 lbs. if he comes around 40 weeks. That surprised me a bit! I've always thought the little one will only be about 6-7 lbs. We'll as long as he is healthy, I surely hope I can deliver him normally without any complications.
See you next friday!
I am weighing at 135 lbs. by now, blood pressure is perfectly fine and baby's heart rate is maintained at 150 bpm. My obgyne guessed that baby will be 7-8 lbs. if he comes around 40 weeks. That surprised me a bit! I've always thought the little one will only be about 6-7 lbs. We'll as long as he is healthy, I surely hope I can deliver him normally without any complications.
See you next friday!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Way to go!
Wohooo for me! I am so proud of myself this morning, I had a few to-do list in preparation for the big day. It may sound to be a so-so task but for me its a big deal that I can finally check it off from my to-do task:
Maternity Pre-registration (check!)
I had this form from one of my obgyne check-up like a month ago? I am supposed to fill it up and mail it to the hospital that I am planning on delivering the baby at. However, there were some informations in there that only JJ knows and every time I asked him to do it, he'll just say tomorrow! (Oh! What can I say - great procrastinator!) So finally, he did it the other morning and I meant to mail it the same day but there is 1 information about the insurance card that I needed him to clarify off.
Finally just minutes ago, I realized that instead of mailing this, I can actually pre-register online. It was very quick and I felt so much better that I can take that off of my chest! Wheww...breathhh!
Express Labor and Birth Class (checked!)
We actually attended a class offered by our obgyne clinic last Aug. 9th but we felt like its not enough. The class was only focused on Childbirth. It was really short and not much information. The class was supposed to be a 9am-1pm class but we finished at exactly 11am. So it was really short and not much of information, not worth the $75 fee!
Anyhow, I checked if the delivery hospital is currently offering a Childbirth Education Class. JJ wanted me to call today and enroll on Express Labor and Birth Class. The discription goes like this:
"This 7-hour class provides the basics of labor and birth preparation. Instruction focuses on essential information for mother and her birth partner including what to expect during labor and birth, techniques for coping with labor discomforts, medications and anesthetics, and medical interventions. Breathing, relaxation and comfort strategies are discussed and written instructions are provided for at-home practice. A guided tour of the maternity areas is included."
So, I just got off the phone and we are enrolled! We just have to wait for the mail that will come out tomorrow. It has all the information, on where to go, including parking and what to bring during the class.
Maternity Tours (partially checked!)
JJ and I did an online maternity tour last night. The place was very high tech and high touched! I am very pleased that this is where we choose to welcome our baby at. But, on the day of the Express Labor and Birth Class that we enrolled at, we are supposed to have a tour as well. (Thumbs up!)
Make a money transfer (check!)
Right, I just did it sister. It should get there in few.
Nursery Room Preparation (partially checked!)
Well, its almost done. There used to be an old dresser and a huge tv at the baby's room. The dresser has old mails for JJ. I pre-sorted it but waited for him to decide which one needs to be shredded, kept and tossed. Finally, he did it the other night and then last night we moved the old dresser to our room. Now, we need to figure out where to put that old tv. And then, we can move the crib to the right place and then we can put the wall appliques and the musical mobile.
Journey Concert
Yeah, don't ridicule us pls? I know it sounds unsafe to be in a huge crowd at my 36th week pregnancy but I am hoping that we will be fine. I've been to concerts before and the crowd is not really that bad. I actually was already over into this fascination of being able to see Arnel P. live in concert but JJ surprised me with 2 tickets. According to him, he used to think that by this time, I won't be able to walk a good distance anymore but thank God, I am still in perfect condition as of these days. I am so super excited here....you just never know!
Maternity Pre-registration (check!)
I had this form from one of my obgyne check-up like a month ago? I am supposed to fill it up and mail it to the hospital that I am planning on delivering the baby at. However, there were some informations in there that only JJ knows and every time I asked him to do it, he'll just say tomorrow! (Oh! What can I say - great procrastinator!) So finally, he did it the other morning and I meant to mail it the same day but there is 1 information about the insurance card that I needed him to clarify off.
Finally just minutes ago, I realized that instead of mailing this, I can actually pre-register online. It was very quick and I felt so much better that I can take that off of my chest! Wheww...breathhh!
Express Labor and Birth Class (checked!)
We actually attended a class offered by our obgyne clinic last Aug. 9th but we felt like its not enough. The class was only focused on Childbirth. It was really short and not much information. The class was supposed to be a 9am-1pm class but we finished at exactly 11am. So it was really short and not much of information, not worth the $75 fee!
Anyhow, I checked if the delivery hospital is currently offering a Childbirth Education Class. JJ wanted me to call today and enroll on Express Labor and Birth Class. The discription goes like this:
"This 7-hour class provides the basics of labor and birth preparation. Instruction focuses on essential information for mother and her birth partner including what to expect during labor and birth, techniques for coping with labor discomforts, medications and anesthetics, and medical interventions. Breathing, relaxation and comfort strategies are discussed and written instructions are provided for at-home practice. A guided tour of the maternity areas is included."
So, I just got off the phone and we are enrolled! We just have to wait for the mail that will come out tomorrow. It has all the information, on where to go, including parking and what to bring during the class.
Maternity Tours (partially checked!)
JJ and I did an online maternity tour last night. The place was very high tech and high touched! I am very pleased that this is where we choose to welcome our baby at. But, on the day of the Express Labor and Birth Class that we enrolled at, we are supposed to have a tour as well. (Thumbs up!)
Make a money transfer (check!)
Right, I just did it sister. It should get there in few.
Nursery Room Preparation (partially checked!)
Well, its almost done. There used to be an old dresser and a huge tv at the baby's room. The dresser has old mails for JJ. I pre-sorted it but waited for him to decide which one needs to be shredded, kept and tossed. Finally, he did it the other night and then last night we moved the old dresser to our room. Now, we need to figure out where to put that old tv. And then, we can move the crib to the right place and then we can put the wall appliques and the musical mobile.
Journey Concert
Yeah, don't ridicule us pls? I know it sounds unsafe to be in a huge crowd at my 36th week pregnancy but I am hoping that we will be fine. I've been to concerts before and the crowd is not really that bad. I actually was already over into this fascination of being able to see Arnel P. live in concert but JJ surprised me with 2 tickets. According to him, he used to think that by this time, I won't be able to walk a good distance anymore but thank God, I am still in perfect condition as of these days. I am so super excited here....you just never know!
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
9th Visit to a Midwife
I had my bi-weekly visit to a midwife again yesterday at 3:15p. It was very quick. Everything was pretty much normal. Gained just enough weight and blood pressure was 116/68. Baby's heartbeat has been the same for the last 3 visits, its 150bpm! Wow, he's been maintaining it really good! The midwife measured my belly and confirmed that the baby's head is still on the right track. We also discussed about the 2 leg cramp incident I had that occurred in early mornings, practically when I am not even up yet. She said that it was normal for me getting it on the third trimester and the only thing I can do is to massage it, maybe do some stretching, drink a lot of fluids and maybe go for a walk. About the faster heartbeat that I have experienced a few times, also in the mornings, usually after breakfast, she told me there is nothing to worry about unless my diastolic goes higher than 80 and lastly, she addressed about my itchy belly.
First of all she is not concern about PUPPP since I don't have rashes and no itchiness anywhere in my body except just the belly itself. She thought that it might just be because my skin is expanding and the skin is stretching too much. I can just continue moisturizing it or I can get myself any Aveeno products that are good for itchy skin, or I can use benadryl.
However just to be safe, she wanted to order a blood test just to make sure I have no problem in my liver called intrahepatic cholestasis. This happens when bile salts accumulate under a skin, causing a generalized itchiness. If cholestasis is diagnosed they will try to do extra monitoring or worst case scenario I will have to deliver the baby before the due date, scared!
Well, I hope not that is not the case. I have a suspecion on what triggered this itchy belly thingy. But I won't tell you in detail, LOL! It's just something to do with me being dumb at taking care of my laundry.
Next visit will be 2 weeks from now and then I am on to my weekly monitoring. I am getting there!
First of all she is not concern about PUPPP since I don't have rashes and no itchiness anywhere in my body except just the belly itself. She thought that it might just be because my skin is expanding and the skin is stretching too much. I can just continue moisturizing it or I can get myself any Aveeno products that are good for itchy skin, or I can use benadryl.
However just to be safe, she wanted to order a blood test just to make sure I have no problem in my liver called intrahepatic cholestasis. This happens when bile salts accumulate under a skin, causing a generalized itchiness. If cholestasis is diagnosed they will try to do extra monitoring or worst case scenario I will have to deliver the baby before the due date, scared!
Well, I hope not that is not the case. I have a suspecion on what triggered this itchy belly thingy. But I won't tell you in detail, LOL! It's just something to do with me being dumb at taking care of my laundry.
Next visit will be 2 weeks from now and then I am on to my weekly monitoring. I am getting there!
Monday, August 03, 2009
We got Chicco Key Fit 30 Travel System
Finally we received the car seat and stroller that we ordered from Buy Buy Baby. We had it special ordered since the store don't have the color that we wanted which is the fuego. We wanted it to match the CRV. We were so happy when we got the call, we drove to pick it up right away and JJ assembled it. It wasn't really that light compared to others but we liked it because it has good reviews for safety and it wasn't that expensive. We never heard of this brand before until we saw it being recommended from Consumer Reports and we've been seeing random parents who uses this a lot lately, so I guess it is becoming more popular? The stroller is very easy to fold and putting the car seat in and out of the vehicle was painless. Most of all, it wasn't that expensive. I think we will be happy with out choice.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Berg Furniture is here!
We'll the baby furniture is finally here! The room was painted last weekend, just in time for the furniture to get here. Wanna see it??? It's soooo pretty and worth the money :) We are loving it.
This is the Berg Furniture Crib.
It's 4-in-1. I love how sturdy it is.
Not at all flimsy like the one's we are supposed to get from Target or Walmart.
This is the dresser with hutch. I love love the extra drawers and the handle and the hutch...everything about it.
If I could only have this for myself :(
JJ said, it is mine since I will be spending lots of time in the nursery room, yeah right!
The theme for the nursery was already here as well. As you can see, I alreay put the bedding's in the crib, just to see how it would look like. JJ already had the ceiling sculpture up and he is diggin' it. I will have to post another blog with pictures when everything is final.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
8th visit to a Midwife
I just got back from my twice a week visit to my midwife. I hated the idea that I had to drive when its raining. One its hard to see the road and two, it scares me that some do stupid things when the weather is bad. Lucky I don't have to drive very far. JJ was supposed to meet me up at the clinic but he got stuck with heavy traffic. He arrived right when was ready to leave the clinic, oh well :) I still appreciate the effort.
So how am I doing and the baby? So far so good! Never had a problem yet and I hope it continues to be this way. Had my usual checkup routine which was to check my weight gain, my bp was 116/60 and the baby's heartbeat was 150bmp. It looks like the baby managed to maintain from last visit.
I was handed some paperworks to fill up this time. First was, a Fetal Movement Chart - since I have reached the 32nd weeks of my pregnancy, I am supposed to do a daily dairy of the baby's movements. It is supposed to be done an hour after breakfast or an hour after dinner. I have to do a mark for each movement (flutters as well as kicks). It instructed me to lie on my side during the entire time and once I reached 6 movements, I may stop. If in any case the number of movements be fewer than 4 in an hour, I can drink an 8 oz of orange juice, wait for 20 minutes and repeat the evaluation in the next hour.
They also gave me a PWH's Pediatrician Referral List, an FMLA/Disability paperwork. However, since I am not working at the moment, JJ can make use of it.The most important paperwork they gave me was a Maternity Pre-registration from the hospital I am planning to deliver at.
The Midwife did the usual check and measurement of my belly and said it was looking good. I was able to discuss with her the use of the Snoogle Maternity Pillow. The Mommie's at the forum I am frequently visiting at, raved a lot about this. It is supposed to help prego's get comfortable while sleeping. My midwife did not really recommend it which I am thankful of. It seems like we share the same principles and that's what I love about her, she is super duper nice as well. One reason is, it is expensive at a price a little more than $50. Second, you ended up loosing it in the middle of tossing and turning and three, it only comes in one size and everyone has different body type which is true! Well for me, I only have about 50+ days to go and we have a lot of extra pillows that are just sitting around the corner . I might as well make use of them! I was also concern that there are times that I woke up and I am on my back. It freaks me out because I am supposed to avoid this because the weight of the uterus will press on the major veins returning blood to my heart. It will make me feel very faint and will reduce the blood supply to my baby. The good thing is, she was not that concern like I do. She told me to just switch to my right or left side. Finally, I asked her about some concerns of Mommies using the Johnson and Johnson's product. I know Mommies have been using their products to their kids for years and Johnson and Johnsons are a reputable company. She was kind of shocked by it and apparently has not read it yet. She promised to check on it and will tell me jer thoughts about it on my next visit. Well, apparently, the company I am talking about is using cancer-causing chemicals that are found in childrens bath products.
For my reference here are the links to it:
Campaign for safe cosmetics
The Letter for the Campaign
Cancer-causing chemicals used in Childrens Bath Products
Supermarket suspends sale of Johnson product amid debate
So how am I doing and the baby? So far so good! Never had a problem yet and I hope it continues to be this way. Had my usual checkup routine which was to check my weight gain, my bp was 116/60 and the baby's heartbeat was 150bmp. It looks like the baby managed to maintain from last visit.
I was handed some paperworks to fill up this time. First was, a Fetal Movement Chart - since I have reached the 32nd weeks of my pregnancy, I am supposed to do a daily dairy of the baby's movements. It is supposed to be done an hour after breakfast or an hour after dinner. I have to do a mark for each movement (flutters as well as kicks). It instructed me to lie on my side during the entire time and once I reached 6 movements, I may stop. If in any case the number of movements be fewer than 4 in an hour, I can drink an 8 oz of orange juice, wait for 20 minutes and repeat the evaluation in the next hour.
They also gave me a PWH's Pediatrician Referral List, an FMLA/Disability paperwork. However, since I am not working at the moment, JJ can make use of it.The most important paperwork they gave me was a Maternity Pre-registration from the hospital I am planning to deliver at.
The Midwife did the usual check and measurement of my belly and said it was looking good. I was able to discuss with her the use of the Snoogle Maternity Pillow. The Mommie's at the forum I am frequently visiting at, raved a lot about this. It is supposed to help prego's get comfortable while sleeping. My midwife did not really recommend it which I am thankful of. It seems like we share the same principles and that's what I love about her, she is super duper nice as well. One reason is, it is expensive at a price a little more than $50. Second, you ended up loosing it in the middle of tossing and turning and three, it only comes in one size and everyone has different body type which is true! Well for me, I only have about 50+ days to go and we have a lot of extra pillows that are just sitting around the corner . I might as well make use of them! I was also concern that there are times that I woke up and I am on my back. It freaks me out because I am supposed to avoid this because the weight of the uterus will press on the major veins returning blood to my heart. It will make me feel very faint and will reduce the blood supply to my baby. The good thing is, she was not that concern like I do. She told me to just switch to my right or left side. Finally, I asked her about some concerns of Mommies using the Johnson and Johnson's product. I know Mommies have been using their products to their kids for years and Johnson and Johnsons are a reputable company. She was kind of shocked by it and apparently has not read it yet. She promised to check on it and will tell me jer thoughts about it on my next visit. Well, apparently, the company I am talking about is using cancer-causing chemicals that are found in childrens bath products.
For my reference here are the links to it:
Campaign for safe cosmetics
The Letter for the Campaign
Cancer-causing chemicals used in Childrens Bath Products
Supermarket suspends sale of Johnson product amid debate
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
7th Visit to a Midwife
Just a little update about my quick visit to a midwife:
Did a weight check. I did not get to find out how much I gained within 2 weeks.
BP: 110/64
Baby Heart Beat: 150bpm
The midwife told me about my result for the glucose test. And...Yes! I pass it! Wohooo! It is such as relief that I don't have to do the grueling 3 hour test. She also told me that my iron level is doing perfectly well. The passing score was 11 and I was at 10.9 based on the results of my previous blood test. To me was kinda surprising. I thought that they will give me a hard time and would found out that I am actually not doing what I am supposed to be doing. Example: I am supposed to be taking iron supplement 3x a day which is very hard. OK I admit, I hate taking meds! I don't know why but taking meds 3x a day is just too much. I promise though, I try not to miss the folic acid vitamin because that is very important. I think I just missed it twice since the beginning :)
Overall, visit was pretty quick and I am thankful that JJ managed to meet me at the clinic. Will update in the next 2 weeks!
Edit: I almost forgot about this but I did asked the midwife to check the position of the baby. She tried to measure my belly at first and then felt the baby. He is in vertex position right now which means the baby is head down and curled in the "fetal position,". His head is in my pelvis and his chin to his chest. This is considered the optimal position for birth. But she also told me not to worry about it for now since the baby can still move at this stage. By the time I am at 38 or 39th weeks they will have to check if the baby is on the right position...so yayy! Good job baby!
Did a weight check. I did not get to find out how much I gained within 2 weeks.
BP: 110/64
Baby Heart Beat: 150bpm
The midwife told me about my result for the glucose test. And...Yes! I pass it! Wohooo! It is such as relief that I don't have to do the grueling 3 hour test. She also told me that my iron level is doing perfectly well. The passing score was 11 and I was at 10.9 based on the results of my previous blood test. To me was kinda surprising. I thought that they will give me a hard time and would found out that I am actually not doing what I am supposed to be doing. Example: I am supposed to be taking iron supplement 3x a day which is very hard. OK I admit, I hate taking meds! I don't know why but taking meds 3x a day is just too much. I promise though, I try not to miss the folic acid vitamin because that is very important. I think I just missed it twice since the beginning :)
Overall, visit was pretty quick and I am thankful that JJ managed to meet me at the clinic. Will update in the next 2 weeks!
Edit: I almost forgot about this but I did asked the midwife to check the position of the baby. She tried to measure my belly at first and then felt the baby. He is in vertex position right now which means the baby is head down and curled in the "fetal position,". His head is in my pelvis and his chin to his chest. This is considered the optimal position for birth. But she also told me not to worry about it for now since the baby can still move at this stage. By the time I am at 38 or 39th weeks they will have to check if the baby is on the right position...so yayy! Good job baby!
Friday, June 26, 2009
6th Visit with a Nurse Practitioner
So I just had my monthly visit at the clinic today and I had to drink the glucola for my glucose test. I was actually a little bit late. For some reason, I wrote 1:15PM in my phone calendar instead of exactly 1PM. I drank the glucola at exactly 12:30noon following the instruction paper (45 minutes before the appointment). I was confident that I will be early for the 1:15PM appointment, too late when JJ called me and asking me if I was already on my way. Oh well, no biggy because unlike last time where the office was full packed, I was the only patient this time around.
As usual, they checked my weight and my blood pressure and everything was perfect. They've been asking questions if I felt anything weird for the last month and all I could think of was the headache's here and there, I also felt pain in my calf lately. I was told to drink plenty of water hehehe I know I am bad at that. I hate drinking water. I can only manage to drink at least 4 glasses of water and 1 glass of that was the coffee/milk combination for my breakfast. For my calves, I was told to just massage it, maybe do some stretching but I tell you what I've been doing (going up and down the stairs!) It seems to work! I also have a hard time getting a good sleep and the attempt to take a nap in the afternoon doesn't work! Ughh, I hate faking a nap! They also hear the baby heart beat, it was normal at 160bpm. Then, the NP measured my belly. I also asked if its ok for me to get a deep hair moisturizer at a salon, well according to her so far there was no study that those chemicals that salon's use have a bad side effect. So, I guess I could get a little makeover pretty soon, eh?
After that, the nice old lady who's in-charge of the blood test called and ushered me to her room and extracted 2 vials of blood. She's really nice and a sweetheart. She asked how my name is being pronounced and then mentioned about my date of birth which is July 4th 1976! I kidded her that I am destined to live here in the United States, LOL! And then she became nosey hehehe okay since she is nice, let me call it "curiosity" instead, 'coz she asked where I am from and where JJ and I met! JJ also asked her if there is any chance that they will be doing any ultra-sound before the baby is due and she said that so far, according to her observations, unless the pregnancy is at high-risk they won't be doing any u/s anymore from here on, unless we wanna do those 3D u/s where we have to pay extra moolah for it.
My next visit to the clinic from here on is every 2 weeks! Yikes! Right now, I am on my 29th weeks and 6 days. I have also signed up for my birthing class which will be at the Bethel Road Office. Overall, the visit was pretty smooth.
I actually visited the girls at my previous work today. I kind of miss them. I went to get food and shared with them and waited Lyn to get off from work. It's been awhile since I saw her. Oh and guess what they told me??? Haha! I was so flattered. They said my face still looked the same as before. Meaning I did not swell and looked uglier! I will take that as a compliment, thank you very much!
As usual, they checked my weight and my blood pressure and everything was perfect. They've been asking questions if I felt anything weird for the last month and all I could think of was the headache's here and there, I also felt pain in my calf lately. I was told to drink plenty of water hehehe I know I am bad at that. I hate drinking water. I can only manage to drink at least 4 glasses of water and 1 glass of that was the coffee/milk combination for my breakfast. For my calves, I was told to just massage it, maybe do some stretching but I tell you what I've been doing (going up and down the stairs!) It seems to work! I also have a hard time getting a good sleep and the attempt to take a nap in the afternoon doesn't work! Ughh, I hate faking a nap! They also hear the baby heart beat, it was normal at 160bpm. Then, the NP measured my belly. I also asked if its ok for me to get a deep hair moisturizer at a salon, well according to her so far there was no study that those chemicals that salon's use have a bad side effect. So, I guess I could get a little makeover pretty soon, eh?
After that, the nice old lady who's in-charge of the blood test called and ushered me to her room and extracted 2 vials of blood. She's really nice and a sweetheart. She asked how my name is being pronounced and then mentioned about my date of birth which is July 4th 1976! I kidded her that I am destined to live here in the United States, LOL! And then she became nosey hehehe okay since she is nice, let me call it "curiosity" instead, 'coz she asked where I am from and where JJ and I met! JJ also asked her if there is any chance that they will be doing any ultra-sound before the baby is due and she said that so far, according to her observations, unless the pregnancy is at high-risk they won't be doing any u/s anymore from here on, unless we wanna do those 3D u/s where we have to pay extra moolah for it.
My next visit to the clinic from here on is every 2 weeks! Yikes! Right now, I am on my 29th weeks and 6 days. I have also signed up for my birthing class which will be at the Bethel Road Office. Overall, the visit was pretty smooth.
I actually visited the girls at my previous work today. I kind of miss them. I went to get food and shared with them and waited Lyn to get off from work. It's been awhile since I saw her. Oh and guess what they told me??? Haha! I was so flattered. They said my face still looked the same as before. Meaning I did not swell and looked uglier! I will take that as a compliment, thank you very much!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
A Little Progress
At last, we have finally picked a baby furniture. We spent a good 3 hours browsing for Direct Buy's catalog this afternoon and we are so glad we made a progress. We have chosen the Bridgeport collection. With an additional guard rail and a conversion kit, the crib will turn into a toddler bed and then a full bed. We also added a combination dresser with a hutch. I found an online picture of it to give you an idea.
However, as soon as we are ready to order it we were told that the ordering has just ended for the day. Sigh, oh well at least we have already listed it and we can just order it online or maybe we can go back to their office next time around.
Guess what I picked as a theme for the baby room? It's the Lambs and Ivy's Wings! I am so glad I finally found it. I've spent countless hours browsing online for a perfect theme but could not find anything that suits us best. As soon as I saw it I knew that JJ would approve it 'coz he loves aivaition is general.
Wings has the aviation theme bedding collection. It has woven plaids, stars, and wings that compliments the airplanes. I'm sure our little boy will love these classic planes in navy, slate, green and red. The sheet and wall appliqués were decorated with colorful stars, while the ceiling sculpture and propeller airplane lamp will help our little aviator earn his wings, sounds exciting huh? Well, to give you an idea, its going to look like this:
While we are in the process of ordering it and waiting for it to be delivered, we can start painting the room and just getting everything ready for our little to come.
However, as soon as we are ready to order it we were told that the ordering has just ended for the day. Sigh, oh well at least we have already listed it and we can just order it online or maybe we can go back to their office next time around.
Guess what I picked as a theme for the baby room? It's the Lambs and Ivy's Wings! I am so glad I finally found it. I've spent countless hours browsing online for a perfect theme but could not find anything that suits us best. As soon as I saw it I knew that JJ would approve it 'coz he loves aivaition is general.
Wings has the aviation theme bedding collection. It has woven plaids, stars, and wings that compliments the airplanes. I'm sure our little boy will love these classic planes in navy, slate, green and red. The sheet and wall appliqués were decorated with colorful stars, while the ceiling sculpture and propeller airplane lamp will help our little aviator earn his wings, sounds exciting huh? Well, to give you an idea, its going to look like this:
While we are in the process of ordering it and waiting for it to be delivered, we can start painting the room and just getting everything ready for our little to come.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Visiting COSI
Center Of Science and IndustryWe just visited COSI today. It was my first time and to tell you honestly, I was only interested because they have the Lost of Egypt exhibit/gallery for a short period of time. We spent the whole afternoon there and it was not enough. Wish we would've spent a whole day to see everything. It's a very interesting place to learn science and industry. This place is perfect for kids, well, JJ and I are big kids! So far COSI is the No. 1 Science center in the country according to Parent's Magazine, big deal huh?
My favorite was of course the Lost of Egypt gallery. I am always fascinated with mummy's and Egypt in general. I also liked the Rat basketball, in fact I took a video of it. They are so cool and could not believe that rat's could learn such skills! I am so amazed and fascinated with it. JJ loves the Gadget's section where one can learn some engineering principles. It's a venue where you learn basic physics, chemistry, engineering, and energy. It's kinda loud in there though, my only complain. Overall, it was an interesting place to spend our day with!
Here's the Rat video to share:
Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Fenced in!
In preparation for the coming of our first baby, we've also prepared our fuzzies. We knew it can be hard to take care of 3 dogs and a baby. Most of our friends have been asking us if we wanted to get rid of our dogs before the baby gets here. Were like, no way. We love our dogs and we will do everything to continue to love them and care for them. That's why JJ decided to build a fence to ease up the load of taking them out of the house for potty and exercise. I so love my JJ! See how good of a heart he has? In no time the fence was built and the fuzzies so far has been enjoying it. They can go anytime and play as much as they want. I have only taken a picture of them out but you should see when they are playing. Man, these dogs chase each other like crazy and run like tiny horses! Oh and they get to bark our neighboring dogs too. It can be annoying but seeing them free outside, laying in the grass and eating it as if they are goats and seeing Star doing her poppy dance (she runs around a 100thx!) is just priceless.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Velvet Ice Cream Festival
So glad we got the chance to visit Ye Olde Mill today. It was fun being there in time for their 35th festival. They had a bunch of activities going on. One of which we got lucky to witness was the exhibition of the Border Collies. These dogs are so good at herding a group of sheep or duck under the direction of the handler using hand or whistle signals. Those dogs were phenomenal, no wonder they are consider the best working dogs.
Among the activities they have were Pony rides, ice cream eating contest, magic show, sack race,
wheelbarrow race, water balloon toss, plank race, egg toss, kiddie tractor pull, three-legged race, some good entertainment, a display of antique engines and tractors, and then the famous Ye Olde Mill Rod Run which features antique cars, vans, street rods, custom cars, and special interests vehicles. The owners were so proud to exhibit their finished products and were ready to answer questions from the attendees.
We also checked the arts and crafts at the Tent. It's amazing how much they have in there for sale. They also have good food, drinks and desserts. It was then that I had my first taste of Greek food, it wasn't bad but I am not a fan.
After we ate, we decided to cross the street and check out the Museum and Gift shop. That's also where the Ice Cream Parlor is. I can't help but admire that building. Yes, it is old but you can see there is a lot of history built in it. Its amazing how pretty it was inside. You can shop and look at the history display at the same time. We were about to moved on when the rain started pouring and so we were stuck inside the building...one reason to stay and enjoy my Velvet Vanilla Ice cream, my favorite!
Among the activities they have were Pony rides, ice cream eating contest, magic show, sack race,
wheelbarrow race, water balloon toss, plank race, egg toss, kiddie tractor pull, three-legged race, some good entertainment, a display of antique engines and tractors, and then the famous Ye Olde Mill Rod Run which features antique cars, vans, street rods, custom cars, and special interests vehicles. The owners were so proud to exhibit their finished products and were ready to answer questions from the attendees.
We also checked the arts and crafts at the Tent. It's amazing how much they have in there for sale. They also have good food, drinks and desserts. It was then that I had my first taste of Greek food, it wasn't bad but I am not a fan.
After we ate, we decided to cross the street and check out the Museum and Gift shop. That's also where the Ice Cream Parlor is. I can't help but admire that building. Yes, it is old but you can see there is a lot of history built in it. Its amazing how pretty it was inside. You can shop and look at the history display at the same time. We were about to moved on when the rain started pouring and so we were stuck inside the building...one reason to stay and enjoy my Velvet Vanilla Ice cream, my favorite!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
An ordeal
Just two days after JJ's birthday was his schedule for a diagnostic test called biopsy. Everything was perfectly fine during the prep process. I had to wait by myself at the waiting room while the doctor's are doing the procedure. It probably took about an hour and before I knew it he was back for recovery. He wasn't allowed to go home until after 3 hours! So we waited and while we were there, he tried to use the restroom but he could not urinate. The nurses gave him a lot of water to drink and he finished a bag of IV. He tried to use the restroom again before we have to leave the hospital but he still can't. The nurses told him to try it again at home. So off we left the hospital.
He took a nap right after we got home only to wake up with an excruciating pain. He had problems with urination and before I knew it, we had to rushed to the emergency hospital. It was my first time, there were too many people in there waiting for their turn. It's a first come first serve base. I don't know what to expect and I don't know what to do. It was hard for me emotionally, looking at him with so much pain. I have never seen him so helpless. It took us probably about 30-45 mins. before it was our turn. He had to be interviewed about what he feels at the moment, what was the process they did to him, what are the medications that he is currently taking and a lot more.
Finally, we were at the ER and even then, it still took a long time before they do something. I was never been in an ER before and I don't know what to expect. A doctor came to assess him and he was probably the one who decides what was the best procedure or remedy for his pain. I tell you it was hard being at the ER and what happened next was something I did not hoped for. For JJ, if its the only thing they can do then so be it, as long as he won't be in pain. Past midnight when the nurses decided that he is ready to go home.
He took a shower that night and then we were off to bed. He did get to sleep but he woke up with a mess and the next days his urine was still bloody. His temp was ok although it almost reach to 101 at some point. The following monday, here we are again we are back to the ER! At this point, the doctor's had to do something. Everyone involved has to be called. It was another long process and I was bored to death. Finally, they found out that there was a huge blood clot in his urinary track preventing the urine from flowing out freely thus causing him that excruciating pain. It was around 3pm and I decided leave the ER and get something to eat at the cafeteria. I got a call from JJ that we can now leave the hospital, yayy!
The next 2 days were a sick leave for JJ. He had to take it easy and he can't drive to work because he was on vicodin. I became an instant nurse for the last few days and I can tell I am not fitted for such a job. I am not strong enough seeing someone in pain. There was one point that I broke down. His temperature went up and the blood pressure was a little high., enough reasons for me to panicked. Finally, friday of the same week, he had an appointment to see his doctor. Before we left the house, he went to urinate and there the 3 cm. blood clot came out. Whew!!!
Everything turned out well after that. The doctor's visit was non eventful but very important and the good thing is after a week he got a call from his doctor. Basically he was told about the result of his biopsy and thank God, it wasn't something major and that the medications he is currently taking was already remedy for it. Yayyy...I'm so glad that ordeal is over. Sheesh!
He took a nap right after we got home only to wake up with an excruciating pain. He had problems with urination and before I knew it, we had to rushed to the emergency hospital. It was my first time, there were too many people in there waiting for their turn. It's a first come first serve base. I don't know what to expect and I don't know what to do. It was hard for me emotionally, looking at him with so much pain. I have never seen him so helpless. It took us probably about 30-45 mins. before it was our turn. He had to be interviewed about what he feels at the moment, what was the process they did to him, what are the medications that he is currently taking and a lot more.
Finally, we were at the ER and even then, it still took a long time before they do something. I was never been in an ER before and I don't know what to expect. A doctor came to assess him and he was probably the one who decides what was the best procedure or remedy for his pain. I tell you it was hard being at the ER and what happened next was something I did not hoped for. For JJ, if its the only thing they can do then so be it, as long as he won't be in pain. Past midnight when the nurses decided that he is ready to go home.
He took a shower that night and then we were off to bed. He did get to sleep but he woke up with a mess and the next days his urine was still bloody. His temp was ok although it almost reach to 101 at some point. The following monday, here we are again we are back to the ER! At this point, the doctor's had to do something. Everyone involved has to be called. It was another long process and I was bored to death. Finally, they found out that there was a huge blood clot in his urinary track preventing the urine from flowing out freely thus causing him that excruciating pain. It was around 3pm and I decided leave the ER and get something to eat at the cafeteria. I got a call from JJ that we can now leave the hospital, yayy!
The next 2 days were a sick leave for JJ. He had to take it easy and he can't drive to work because he was on vicodin. I became an instant nurse for the last few days and I can tell I am not fitted for such a job. I am not strong enough seeing someone in pain. There was one point that I broke down. His temperature went up and the blood pressure was a little high., enough reasons for me to panicked. Finally, friday of the same week, he had an appointment to see his doctor. Before we left the house, he went to urinate and there the 3 cm. blood clot came out. Whew!!!
Everything turned out well after that. The doctor's visit was non eventful but very important and the good thing is after a week he got a call from his doctor. Basically he was told about the result of his biopsy and thank God, it wasn't something major and that the medications he is currently taking was already remedy for it. Yayyy...I'm so glad that ordeal is over. Sheesh!
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